Duffy's Tavern Customers Rally Support for Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade committee members lend a hand at local tavern to raise funds for annual celebration.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Patrons at Duffy's Tavern in West Haven, Connecticut had the opportunity to interact with members of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade committee, who were assisting the staff in serving customers. The parade committee emphasized the importance of community support, noting that the parade is entirely volunteer-run and that every contribution, no matter how small, helps bring the annual celebration to the streets of New Haven.

Why it matters

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. By engaging with local businesses and residents, the parade committee is able to generate crucial funding and awareness to ensure the parade's continued success year after year.

The details

Duffy's Tavern in West Haven hosted members of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade committee, who lent a hand to the staff in serving customers. The committee members took the opportunity to speak with patrons about the importance of community support for the parade, which is entirely volunteer-run. They emphasized that every donation, no matter the size, helps make the annual celebration possible.

  • The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Fiona Stewart Jimenez

The Grand Marshall of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Duffy's Tavern

A local West Haven, Connecticut establishment that hosted members of the Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade committee.

Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade

An annual celebration of Irish heritage and culture in the Greater New Haven area, organized by a volunteer committee.

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What they’re saying

“It's really important to remember that this is an all-volunteer committee. Every single little dollar helps and so every event, how small, or how big is really important in order to bring the parade to the streets of New Haven.”

— Fiona Stewart Jimenez, Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall

What’s next

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. and will be broadcast live on WTNH and their streaming app.

The takeaway

The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade is a beloved community tradition that relies on the support of local businesses and residents. By engaging with patrons at Duffy's Tavern, the parade committee was able to raise awareness and generate crucial funding to ensure the parade's continued success for years to come.